There's nothing better than a beautiful snug anchorage. Schools of Mackeral and droves of tourists arrive in Penobscot Bay- like clockwork, in mid August.

No surprise Pulpit Harbor this week was as busy as Block Island, in say, October?

Ghosting toward the hidden entrance to Pulpit Harbor on a rare, August, North wind.

We chose a spot in the center-under the big sky, to drop the hook.

Our deep water location was quite private.

As early arrivals, it was nice to spend the afternoon, 'observing' the goings on in the big harbor.

A Maine boat-a New Zealand boat-a Mass. boat, anchored in Billy's Cove.

Patiently waiting for the famous-sun setting on the Camden Hills.

Another local arrives with time enough to sail.

I missed the sunset, but got the shaky hand held moonrise.